Daisy
Daisy, OK · Municipal
KXII.com
Talk of the Town: Celebrating Choctaw Nation artists at the Choctaw Cultural Center
CALERA, Okla. (KXII) - The Choctaw Cultural Center’s Monique Jacobsohn and Kerry Steve joined Caroline on Talk of the Town to discuss the 21st Annual Choctaw Art Show and its newest exhibit ahead of the Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival. The Choctaw Art Show is being hosted at the...
KXII.com
Ardmore lawyer launches recall effort after council votes to keep Flock cameras
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - A local attorney has drafted a petition to recall city commissioners who voted to keep Flock cameras in Ardmore, following a 3-1 council vote. Michael Tipps said he got involved after watching the meeting where Commissioner Buddy Simon was allegedly shut down while asking questions. “The...
unearththevoyage.com
This Forgotten Oklahoma Frontier Fort Is Now a Free-to-Explore Park With Ruins and Walking Trails
Somewhere in southern Oklahoma, tucked along a quiet stretch of highway, sits a place that most people drive right past without a second glance. Fort Washita Historic Site is one of those rare finds that rewards the curious traveler with layers of real history, crumbling stone ruins, and wide-open grounds that feel almost cinematic.
KXII.com
Kingston stoplight swapped for stop signs after ODOT change causes confusion, near-misses
KINGSTON, Okla. (KXII) - Drivers in Kingston were caught off guard Wednesday when crews replaced the town’s only stoplight, at Highway 70 and Main Street, with stop signs. “No warning, no heads up from ODOT. It was just a change in the middle of the day with no thought about it,” said Cassidy White, a driver.
news9.com
Evacuation orders for Indiahoma fire lifted
COMANCHE, Okla. - The large wildfire in Indiahoma has been stopped from progressing, according to Comanche County/Lawton Emergency Management Saturday night. Comanche County Emergency Management said evacuation orders have been lifted for the area of the Railroad South Fire. Residents are now able to return home where access is available.
kswo.com
Overdose Awareness Walk to take place in Duncan on Saturday
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — Pathways to a Healthier You and Wichita Mountains Prevention Network will host an Overdose Awareness Walk on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. in Duncan. The walk is set to begin at 10 a.m. at the DRH Health Children’s Clinic. There is no fee...
KXII.com
Former Trailblazer building in Denison being converted into small business space
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - A nearly 75,000-square-foot building on Woodlawn Boulevard in Denison is being converted into space for up to 16 small businesses. Urban West Ventures is developing the project. The building previously housed Gibson’s Discount Center and later served as a Trailblazer call center, which employed about 400 people for many years, according to Tony Kaai, president of the Denison Development Alliance.
news9.com
Oklahoma student elected as FCCLA National Officer to lead over 250,000 students
KINGSTON, Okla. - What started as a desire to learn how to cook has turned into a national leadership opportunity for one Kingston High School senior. Kooper Walker, a senior at Kingston High School, was recently elected as a national officer for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America or FCCLA, after making it through a lengthy selection process that included multiple interviews and more than 20 candidates.
gcnewsstar.com
From Lindsay to the Jungle: Oklahoma Guardsmen forge family and combat readiness in Brunei
RAMPOYAH JUNGLE, Brunei - Deep within the dense, unforgiving canopy of the Rampoyah Jungle, two soldiers from the small town of Lindsay, Oklahoma, are proving that the fighting spirit of the Oklahoma National Guard translates globally. Operating thousands of miles from home, Maj. Kent Turner, executive officer for 1st Squadron,...
KXII.com
Patrick stops in Sherman during re-election bus tour
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made a stop in Sherman as part of his re-election bus tour. “I think it’s a great community and I’m really excited to be back,” Patrick said. Patrick is seeking a fourth term alongside Gov. Greg Abbott. During...
KXII.com
There’s a new, 80-foot-tall cross along Highway 70
ARDMORE, Oklahoma (KXII) - An 80-foot cross now stands along Highway 70 near Lake Murray, built by the family of Ardmore’s Tom Brandt to fulfill his final wish before he passed of cancer in June. His daughter, Jill Wallace, said his faith shaped the vision for the cross. “He...
rolling out
Velma wildfire evacuation: What residents should know
The entire town of Velma, Oklahoma, is being told to get out. A wildfire moved on the small Stephens County community this afternoon, and the sheriff’s office ordered a full evacuation, asking everyone to leave and stay away until officials say it is safe to return. If you or...